12/16/2008

End of the Year 08

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Dear Readers:
Late November two families brought their 3 children home that had been featured on the COP list. One was a sibling group of two boys and one was a single girl preschool girl. All children are adjusting well to their new home in the South. We are waiting for the formal referral of the boys sister to another family. What a blessing that this sibling group will be here in America together.

In November we also received word that our accreditation with Lithuania has been renewed for an additional two years when our COA accreditation expires also. We are grateful to everyone who worked so hard to bring about this renewal.

As I write a family is completing their final paperwork to bring their daughter home from Lithuania. This was a long wait, 3 years, to have their entire family home for the holidays. I think they will say it was well worth it.

Two other families with Lithuanian heritage received referral this past month. Both accepted their referrals and will bring their children (2 sibling groups of 2) home after the first of the year.

 As the year ends I want to take the time to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

12/17/2008

Changes coming in March at Vilnius Embassy

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I know you are surprised, two blog entries in two days!
Want to give a heads up to all the workers and families that are currently in process with Lithuania. Sometime in March the final immigration procedures will move from Warsaw to the Embassy in Vilnius. I have emailed the Consular office and they verify that this is scheduled to occur in March but don't have an exact date as yet. I have emailed back asking them to let me know how families should proceed who currently have their documents in Warsaw or who are in midst of filing their I800A. I will post that response when I receive it.

In the mean time they sent this contact information:
 We recommend you check our web site at: http://vilnius.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html for future updates.

12/23/2008

12-23-08: Merry Christmas!

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Bethany Christian Services wishes you a safe, healthy, and blessed Christmas!

Merry Christmas from:
The Lithuania Team

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Bethany Christian Services will be closed the afternoon of December 24th and all day the 25th & 26th. We will also be closed on January 1st.